Fishing Float

69-10-398

From: Solomon Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 69-10-398
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Stone | Peel
Description

Wood stick with top carved in form of bird with a long upsticking tail. Not blackened. Stone weight lashed to bottom with peel. Nylon fishing line, thorn hook.

Height 93 cm
Credit Line Solomon Islands Expedition, Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Whitney 1969

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